Adjustable packing box and packing method using the same

ABSTRACT

An adjustable packing box and a packing method using the packing box are disclosed. The packing box includes a box body and a baffle block. The box body includes a bottom surface, a plurality of side walls and an accommodating space defined by the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls. A first recess is provided at a side of at least one side wall adjacent to the accommodating space, and a guide rail is provided in the first recess. The baffle block is provided with a groove engaged with the guide rail. The baffle block is positionable in a plurality of designated positions on the guide rail, so as to adjust a volume of the accommodating space.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a Section 371 National Stage Application ofInternational Application No. PCT/CN2016/082965, filed on May 23, 2016,entitled “ADJUSTABLE PACKING BOX AND PACKING METHOD USING THE SAME”,which claims priority to Chinese Application No. 201610177418.9, filedon Mar. 25, 2016, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a field of packingtechnology, and more particularly, to an adjustable packing box and apacking method using such a packing box.

Description of the Related Art

Nowadays, there are more and more intense competitions in manufacturingindustry, and reducing costs is a main means to improve competitivenessof a product. Since packing cost does not directly affect theperformance of the product, it becomes an important factor for eachenterprise to reduce costs. In the existing packing methods, a packingbox is usually used for one kind of products having a specific size.However, the existing packing box has the following technical problems.

1) The packing box having a specific size can only be used for packingone kind of products having a specific size. If a new product having adifferent size is present, then it is necessary to produce a new packingbox using a new mold, thus it increases mold costs for a new packingbox, thereby increasing production time and product costs.

2) Due to the need to use different sizes of packing boxes, it isnecessary to distinguish the packing boxes by size in inventory andusage, thereby increasing a risk of confusion and misuse.

3) Since one kind of products having the same size can only use one kindof packing boxes having the corresponding size, service life of suchpacking boxes is dependent on life of such products. If such kind ofproducts are no longer produced, then the packing boxes would no longerbe used, thereby resulting in waste.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adjustable packing boxand a packing method using such a packing box. By means of the packingbox and packing method according to the embodiments of the presentdisclosure, it at least reduces the production time and product costs,reduces production and management costs, and it enables the packing boxto be recycled.

In order to achieve the above objects, the embodiments of the presentdisclosure provide an adjustable packing box, comprising: a box bodycomprising a bottom surface, a plurality of side walls and anaccommodating space defined by the bottom surface and the plurality ofside walls, wherein a first recess is provided at a side of at least oneside wall adjacent to the accommodating space, and a guide rail isprovided in the first recess; and a baffle block provided with a grooveengaged with the guide rail.

The baffle block is positionable in a plurality of designated positionson the guide rail, so as to adjust a volume of the accommodating space.

Optionally, the designated positions depend on sizes of products to beaccommodated and fixed.

Optionally, the guide rail is inclined by a first angle relative to asurface of a corresponding side wall away from the accommodating space.

Optionally, the groove is inclined by a second angle relative to asurface of the baffle block facing the accommodating space, the secondangle being equal to the first angle.

Optionally, the first angle is greater than 0° and less than 90°.

Optionally, the baffle block is provided with a first engagementstructure, and the box body is provided with a second engagementstructure engaged with the first engagement structure; and wherein thefirst engagement structure is configured to be engaged with the secondengagement structure such that the baffle block is unmovable relative tothe guide rail.

Optionally, the first engagement structure is provided at a side of thebaffle block away from the accommodating space, and the secondengagement structure is provided on the side wall of the box body facingthe guide rail.

Optionally, the first engagement structure is provided in the groove ofthe baffle block, and the second engagement structure is provided on theguide rail of the box body.

Optionally, the first engagement structure is a sawtooth structure, andthe second engagement structure is a sawtooth structure.

Optionally, the first engagement structure is a positioning pin and thesecond engagement structure is a positioning hole, or first engagementstructure is a positioning hole and the second engagement structure is apositioning pin.

Optionally, a second recess is provided between two adjacent side wallsfor receiving a corner of a product.

In order to achieve the above objects, the embodiments of the presentdisclosure provide a packing method using the above-described adjustablepacking box, comprising steps of:

step 101: positioning the baffle block in a designated position on theguide rail; and

step 102: placing a product in the accommodating space, and holding andfixing the product by means of the baffle block.

Optionally, the baffle block is provided with a first engagementstructure, and the box body is provided with a second engagementstructure engaged with the first engagement structure,

after positioning the baffle block in a designated position on the guiderail, the packing method further comprises step of:

engaging the first engagement structure provided on the baffle blockwith the second engagement structure provided on the box body such thatthe baffle block is unmovable relative to the guide rail.

The embodiments of the present disclosure have the following beneficialeffects:

In the adjustable packing box and the packing method using such anadjustable packing box according to the embodiments of the presentdisclosure, the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls of thebox body define an accommodating space, a first recess is provided at aside of at least one side wall adjacent to the accommodating space, aguide rail is provided in the first recess, the baffle block is providedwith a groove engaged with the guide rail, and the baffle block ispositionable in a plurality of designated positions on the guide rail bymeans of the groove, so as to adjust a volume of the accommodatingspace. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, thevolume of the accommodating space may be adjusted by means of the baffleblock and the guide rail, thereby enabling the use of one packing boxfor packing products of different sizes. As a result, the costs of amold for a new packing box are saved, thereby reducing production timeand product costs. Since only one kind of packing boxes is used ininventory and usage, the management costs are reduced. In addition,since the volume of the packing box may be adjusted, the packing boxaccording to the embodiments of the present disclosure may still be usedeven if a new product of a different size is developed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of an adjustable packing boxaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a box body of the adjustablepacking box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a baffle block of theadjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing that a product is packed using theadjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is another schematic view showing that a product is packed usingthe adjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a packing method according to an embodiment ofthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In order to provide a better understanding of the technical solutions ofthe present disclosure for those skilled in the art, packing boxes andpacking methods according to the present disclosure will be described indetail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of an adjustable packing boxaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2 is aschematic structural view of a box body of the adjustable packing boxshown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a baffleblock of the adjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS.1-3, the adjustable packing box comprises a box body 1 and a baffleblock 2. The box body comprises a bottom surface 15, a plurality of sidewalls 11 and an accommodating space 12 defined by the bottom surface 15and the plurality of side walls 11, wherein a first recess 16 isprovided at a side of at least one side wall 11 adjacent to theaccommodating space 12, and a guide rail 13 is provided in the firstrecess 16. The baffle block 2 is provided with a groove 21 engaged withthe guide rail 13. The baffle block 2 is positionable in a plurality ofdesignated positions on the guide rail 13, so as to adjust a volume ofthe accommodating space 12. In the context, the accommodating space 12is provided for accommodating and fixing a product 3.

In the embodiment, the product 3 is optionally a display panel.

The designated positions generally depend on sizes of products to beaccommodated and fixed in the accommodating space 12. In the embodiment,the adjustable packing box may be used for accommodating and fixingproducts 3 of different sizes. For example, if the baffle block 2 ispositioned in different positions on the guide rail 13, then theproducts 3 of different sizes may be fixed in the adjustable packingbox. When the product 3 is placed into the accommodating space 12, anedge of the product 3 may be brought into contact with baffle block 2,such that the product 3 may be hold and fixed by the baffle block 2.

In the embodiment, the volume of the accommodating place 12 may becontrolled by adjusting the designated position of the baffle block 2 onthe guide rail 13, such that the size of the accommodating space 12 ismatched with the size of the product 3. In the context, the volume ofthe accommodating space 12 refers to a length and a width of the spacedefined by the baffle block 2 and configured for accommodating andfixing the product 3. In practical applications, the designatedpositions of any one or more baffle blocks 2 on the respective guiderails 13 may be adjusted to vary the volume of the accommodating space12, so that the accommodating space 12 can accommodate products 3 ofdifferent sizes.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rectangular adjustablepacking box has four side walls 11. The bottom surface 15 and the fourside walls 11 together define the accommodating space 12. The four sidewalls 11 each is provided with a first recess 16 provided with a guiderail 13 therein. Correspondingly, four baffle blocks 2 are respectivelyprovided in the four first recesses 16 and engaged with the four guiderails 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, the guide rail 13 is inclined by a first angle αrelative to a surface C of the corresponding side wall 11 away from theaccommodating space 12. In the embodiment, the first angle α is greaterthan 0° and less than 90°. Thus, the guide rail 13 is inclined relativeto the surface C of the side wall 11 away from the accommodating space12. Since the guide rail 13 is obliquely disposed, the length and/or thewidth of the volume of the accommodating space 12 may be flexiblychanged by positioning the baffle block 12 in different positions on theoblique guide rail 13, so as to achieve the adjustment of the packingbox.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the groove 21 is inclined by a second angle βrelative to a surface D of the baffle block 2 facing the accommodatingspace 12. That is to say, the groove 21 is obliquely disposed in thebaffle block 2. Optionally, the second angle β is equal to the firstangle α. Thus, the surface D may be in parallel to the surface C,independent of the position of the baffle block 2 on the guide rail 13.Since the surface D is maintained to be in parallel to the surface C,the accommodating space 12 defined by the baffle blocks 2 can moresecurely accommodate and fix the product 3 (e.g., the display panel).

In the embodiment, a first engagement structure 22 is provided at a sideof the baffle block 2 away from the accommodating space 12, andcorrespondingly, a second engagement structure 14 engaged with the firstengagement structure 22 is provided on the side wall 11 of the box bodyfacing the guide rail 13. The first engagement structure 22 isconfigured to be engaged with the second engagement structure 14 suchthat the baffle block 2 is unmovable relative to the guide rail 13,thereby avoiding movement of the baffle block 2 on the guide rail 13.Optionally, the first engagement structure 22 is a sawtooth structure,and the second engagement structure 14 is a sawtooth structure engagedwith the first engagement structure 22. In another example, the firstengagement structure is a sawtooth structure provided in the groove 21,and the second engagement structure is a sawtooth structure provided onthe guide rail 13 and engaged with the first engagement structure. Inother examples, the first engagement structure is a positioning pin andthe second engagement structure is a positioning hole, alternatively,the first engagement structure is a positioning hole and the secondengagement structure is a positioning pin. When the baffle block 2 isslid into the above-described designated position on the guide rail 13,the baffle block 2 may be fixed to the guide rail 13 by inserting thepositioning pin into the positioning hole. In practical applications,the first engagement structure and the second engagement structure maybe in form of other structures as long as the baffle block 2 can befixed with respect to the guide rail 13.

A packing process for the product 3 using the adjustable packing boxaccording to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be describedin detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing that the product 3 is packed usingthe adjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 4, thegroove 21 of each baffle block 2 cooperates with the corresponding guiderail 13, and the first engagement structure 22 is engaged with thesecond engagement structure 14 so that each baffle block 2 is positionedin the designated position on the corresponding guide rail 13. In FIG.4, the designated position is end A of the guide rail 13. When thebaffle block 2 is positioned at the end A of the guide rail 13, thevolume of the accommodating space 12 defined by the baffle blocks 2 isminimal. At this time, a product 3 of a relatively smaller size can befixed in the accommodating space 12.

FIG. 5 is another schematic view showing that the product 3 is packedusing the adjustable packing box shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 5,the groove 21 of each baffle block 2 cooperates with the correspondingguide rail 13, and the first engagement structure 22 is engaged with thesecond engagement structure 14 so that each baffle block 2 is positionedin the designated position on the corresponding guide rail 13. In FIG.5, the designated position is end B of the guide rail 13. When thebaffle block 2 is positioned at the end B of the guide rail 13, thevolume of the accommodating space 12 defined by the baffle block 2 ismaximal. At this time, a product 3 of a relatively larger size can befixed in the accommodating space 12.

It will be appreciated that the baffle block 2 may be positioned at anypositions between the end A and the end B of the guide rail 13 toaccommodate the product 3 of various sizes.

For example, when a product 3 of another size is needed to beaccommodated in the adjustable packing box according to the embodimentof the present disclosure, the baffle block 2 may be removed from theguide rail 13 and then repositioned at a position suitable for fixingthe product 3. In other ways, the baffle block 2 may be slid on theguide rail 13 to a position suitable for fixing the product 3, and thenfixed to the guide rail 13 by means of the positioning pin and thepositioning hole.

Further, a second recess 17 may be further provided between two adjacentside walls 11 for receiving a corner of the product 3. As shown in FIG.5, the corner of the product 3 may extend into the second recess 17 whena product 3 of a relatively larger size is accommodated and fixed in theaccommodating space 12. Since the corner of the product (e.g., displaypanel) is generally fragile, the second recess 17 can avoid the cornerof the product from being in contact with the box body, thereby avoidingdamaging the product.

In the adjustable packing box according to the embodiments of thepresent disclosure, the bottom surface and the plurality of side wallsof the box body define an accommodating space, a first recess isprovided at a side of at least one side wall adjacent to theaccommodating space, a guide rail is provided in the first recess, thebaffle block is provided with a groove engaged with the guide rail, andthe baffle block is positionable in a plurality of designated positionson the guide rail by means of the groove, so as to adjust a volume ofthe accommodating space. According to the embodiments of the presentdisclosure, the volume of the accommodating space may be adjusted bymeans of the baffle block and the guide rail, thereby enabling the useof one packing box for packing products of different sizes. As a result,the costs of a mold for a new packing box are saved, thereby reducingproduction time and product costs. Since only one kind of packing boxesis used in inventory and usage, the management costs are reduced. Inaddition, since the volume of the packing box may be adjusted, thepacking box according to the embodiments of the present disclosure maystill be used even if a new product of a different size is developed.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a packing method according to an embodiment ofthe present invention. The packing method is based on the adjustablepacking box according to the above-described embodiments. The methodcomprises steps of:

Step 101: positioning the baffle block in a designated position on theguide rail, in particular, positioning the baffle block in a designatedposition on the guide rail according to the size of the product;

Step 102: placing the product in the accommodating space, and holdingand fixing the product by means of the baffle block.

Optionally, the baffle block 2 is provided with a first engagementstructure, and the box body 1 is provided with a second engagementstructure engaged with the first engagement structure. Thus, after thestep 101, the method further comprises step of:

Step 103: engaging the first engagement structure provided on the baffleblock with the second engagement structure provided on the box body suchthat the baffle block is unmovable relative to the guide rail.

The packing method can be achieved using the adjustable packing boxaccording to the above embodiments.

In the packing method according to the embodiments of the presentdisclosure, the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls of thebox body define an accommodating space, a first recess is provided at aside of at least one side wall adjacent to the accommodating space, aguide rail is provided in the first recess, the baffle block is providedwith a groove engaged with the guide rail, and the baffle block ispositionable in a plurality of designated positions on the guide rail bymeans of the groove, so as to adjust a volume of the accommodatingspace. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, thevolume of the accommodating space may be adjusted by means of the baffleblock and the guide rail, thereby enabling the use of one packing boxfor packing products of different sizes. As a result, the costs of amold for a new packing box are saved, thereby reducing production timeand product costs. Since only one kind of packing boxes is used ininventory and usage, the management costs are reduced. In addition,since the volume of the packing box may be adjusted, the packing boxaccording to the embodiments of the present disclosure may still be usedeven if a new product of a different size is developed.

It is to be understood that the above embodiments are merelyillustrative embodiments for the purpose of illustrating the principlesof the present disclosure, but the present disclosure is not limitedthereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variouschanges and modifications can be made to the present disclosure withoutdeparting from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure, and suchchanges and modifications fall within the scope of the presentdisclosure.

1. An adjustable packing box, comprising: a box body comprising a bottomsurface, a plurality of side walls and an accommodating space defined bythe bottom surface and the plurality of side walls, wherein a firstrecess is provided at a side of at least one side wall adjacent to theaccommodating space, and a guide rail is provided in the first recess;and a baffle block provided with a groove engaged with the guide rail,wherein the baffle block is positionable in a plurality of designatedpositions on the guide rail, so as to adjust a volume of theaccommodating space.
 2. The adjustable packing box according to claim 1,wherein the designated positions depend on sizes of products to beaccommodated and fixed.
 3. The adjustable packing box according to claim1, wherein the guide rail is inclined by a first angle relative to asurface of a corresponding side wall away from the accommodating space.4. The adjustable packing box according to claim 3, wherein the firstangle is greater than 0° and less than 90°.
 5. The adjustable packingbox according to claim 3, wherein the groove is inclined by a secondangle relative to a surface of the baffle block facing the accommodatingspace, the second angle being equal to the first angle.
 6. Theadjustable packing box according to claim 1, wherein the baffle block isprovided with a first engagement structure, and the box body is providedwith a second engagement structure engaged with the first engagementstructure; and wherein the first engagement structure is configured tobe engaged with the second engagement structure such that the baffleblock is unmovable relative to the guide rail.
 7. The adjustable packingbox according to claim 6, wherein the first engagement structure isprovided at a side of the baffle block away from the accommodatingspace, and the second engagement structure is provided on the side wallof the box body facing the guide rail.
 8. The adjustable packing boxaccording to claim 6, wherein the first engagement structure is providedin the groove of the baffle block, and the second engagement structureis provided on the guide rail of the box body.
 9. The adjustable packingbox according to claim 7, wherein the first engagement structure is asawtooth structure, and the second engagement structure is a sawtoothstructure.
 10. The adjustable packing box according to claim 6, whereinthe first engagement structure is a positioning pin and the secondengagement structure is a positioning hole, or wherein first engagementstructure is a positioning hole and the second engagement structure is apositioning pin.
 11. The adjustable packing box according to claim 1,wherein a second recess is provided between two adjacent side walls forreceiving a corner of a product.
 12. A packing method using theadjustable packing box according to claim 1, comprising steps of: step101: positioning the baffle block in a designated position on the guiderail; and step 102: placing a product in the accommodating space, andholding and fixing the product by means of the baffle block.
 13. Thepacking method according to claim 12, wherein the baffle block isprovided with a first engagement structure, and the box body is providedwith a second engagement structure engaged with the first engagementstructure, after positioning the baffle block in a designated positionon the guide rail, the packing method further comprises step of:engaging the first engagement structure provided on the baffle blockwith the second engagement structure provided on the box body such thatthe baffle block is unmovable relative to the guide rail.
 14. A packingmethod using the adjustable packing box according to claim 3, comprisingsteps of: step 101: positioning the baffle block in a designatedposition on the guide rail; and step 102: placing a product in theaccommodating space, and holding and fixing the product by means of thebaffle block.
 15. The packing method according to claim 14, wherein thebaffle block is provided with a first engagement structure, and the boxbody is provided with a second engagement structure engaged with thefirst engagement structure, after positioning the baffle block in adesignated position on the guide rail, the packing method furthercomprises step of: engaging the first engagement structure provided onthe baffle block with the second engagement structure provided on thebox body such that the baffle block is unmovable relative to the guiderail.
 16. A packing method using the adjustable packing box according toclaim 4, comprising steps of: step 101: positioning the baffle block ina designated position on the guide rail; and step 102: placing a productin the accommodating space, and holding and fixing the product by meansof the baffle block.
 17. The packing method according to claim 16,wherein the baffle block is provided with a first engagement structure,and the box body is provided with a second engagement structure engagedwith the first engagement structure, after positioning the baffle blockin a designated position on the guide rail, the packing method furthercomprises step of: engaging the first engagement structure provided onthe baffle block with the second engagement structure provided on thebox body such that the baffle block is unmovable relative to the guiderail.
 18. A packing method using the adjustable packing box according toclaim 5, comprising steps of: step 101: positioning the baffle block ina designated position on the guide rail; and step 102: placing a productin the accommodating space, and holding and fixing the product by meansof the baffle block.
 19. The packing method according to claim 18,wherein the baffle block is provided with a first engagement structure,and the box body is provided with a second engagement structure engagedwith the first engagement structure, after positioning the baffle blockin a designated position on the guide rail, the packing method furthercomprises step of: engaging the first engagement structure provided onthe baffle block with the second engagement structure provided on thebox body such that the baffle block is unmovable relative to the guiderail.
 20. The adjustable packing box according to claim 8, wherein thefirst engagement structure is a sawtooth structure, and the secondengagement structure is a sawtooth structure.